The Brixton Riot is the kind of good natured power pop that could only come out of my home state of New Jersey. Like the bands I used to see at Birch Hill back in the day, before it turned into a country club of sorts, Brixton Riot finds the heart in otherwise embarrassing experiences, tying together these experiences into relatable anthems so you don't have to. From 'Hipster Turns 30,' to 'Strange Matter,' singer Jerry Lardieri echoes his awkward journey into adulthood for all to hear. No matter if he prefers to 'Keep It Like A [...]
You can never be reminded too many times of why guitar dominates the rock 'n' roll genre, and “Canvas Shoes” does just that. The Brixton Riot puts forth a solid offering of what has made rock great for generations: guitarists doing their thing and doing it well. Download “Canvas Shoes," off Palace Amusements (Modern Hymnal), below. "Canvas [...]
Friday March 23rd, 2012 This Friday Maxwells in Hoboken will host the indie rock by Eastern Anchors , Roadside Graves , The Brixton Riot and Lieder. We think you should go to this show and make it your night. Because Friday Night's are meant for dancing... 00 Keep It Like A Secret MP3 by The Brixton Riot [ BUY IT ] Mix tape: If you like [...]
The Brixton Riot Palace Amusements Modern Hymnal Recordings [2012] Fire Note Says: Good old fashioned indie rock from Jersey! Album Review: With all the genre bending bands out there sometimes it is nice to just hear an honest indie rock record like the debut from New Jersey band The Brixton Riot. Right from the opening swirling guitar intro on "Signal To Noise" you get a very comfortable [...]
ALBUM REVIEW: Palace Amusements by The Brixton Riot on Modern Hymnal Records is a great throw-back to everything that is good about rock music that is missing these days from the island known as Brooklyn. These Jersey guys reminds us of the hooky parts of Jets to Brazil, Ted Leo RX and the more memorable parts of 702s and 802s jangly guitar punk. To help them celebrate this release you should get your ass down to Maxwells on Fri March 23rd where they will play with Lieder , Roadside Graves and [...]
I've been exceptionally busy this week, and have my family in town for the weekend, so I'm pressed for time. Not a lot of time for blogging, and I'm pretty behind in just reading other blogs. That's my excuse for not having fully listened to this week's mixtape. And for being short here now. Have a listen, let me know what you think. Tracklisting: Cara Beth Satalino - Bizzaro Cloud Cult - When Water Comes To Life [...]
Those of you paying attention will remember my little rant from this weekend about including your influences in your press kit. The sheet I received from Tabbycat Records about the new release from The Brixton Riot covered all the bases: "Combining American and English influences, TBR fuses elements of 70's power-pop and punk, 80's jangle-rock and 90's indie rock into a sound that is both familiar and distinct. The Replacements, Big Star and The Jam represent only a small fraction of the band's influences." See what I'm saying?! It made me want [...]
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